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BA59 MCB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,163 mi
Last recorded40,163 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA59 MCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 40,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,548 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 35,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,515 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,933 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BA59 MCB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA59 MCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA59 MCB registered?

BA59 MCB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is BA59 MCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA59 MCB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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